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Report: Liverpool set to start Alexander-Arnold in EFL Cup clash, Ejaria could also feature

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp (REUTERS)
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Liverpool will ring the changes this evening.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander ArnoldLiverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold

Liverpool are likely to hand a start to talented teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold, The Express report.

Alexander-Arnold, 18, has captained Liverpool and England at youth level, and is regarded as one of the best players in the club’s academy.

Liverpool manager Juergen KloppLiverpool manager Juergen Klopp

The youngster can play in central midfield or even at full-back, and is in line to feature against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup clash.

Alexander-Arnold could be joined by fellow youth team ace Ovie Ejaria, who impressed for the club in pre-season.

Liverpool's Ivie Ejaria in action with Tranmere's Connor JenningsLiverpool’s Ovie Ejaria in action with Tranmere’s Connor Jennings

Ejaria is a central midfielder, who may be more likely to begin the fixture on the bench, but could be involved nonetheless.

The fixture takes place at Anfield, and both teams are expecting to rotate their squads heavily, with Premier League priorities, even though the competition represents a good chance to win a trophy.

Both Tottenham and Liverpool have been losing finalists in successive years, and a quarter-final place is on the line in this fixture.

Liverpool manager Juergen KloppLiverpool manager Juergen Klopp